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1. Another Version of The Dear Old Loughinlea

   

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   1) Oh fare ye well Old Ireland and likewise the Blackthorn,
   And fare ye well Loughinlea, that place where I was born
   Oh many a happy day I spent in joy and grand array,
   In pulling the bill-berries, that decks the Loughinlea.
   (2)
   In that Summer month of sweet July, when all nature does seen gay,
   The boys and girls from far and near, around there they do stray,
   They'll join in a chorus with music and array
   And roll upon the heathery banks, that decks the Loughinlea
   (3)
   On the mountain top there is a spot, and it's lovely to sit down,
   You can see over to the seashore, and likewise Dundalk town.
   You can see Cullen's Grove, and sweet Ardee, and every seaport town,
   From the lofty brae in the Loughinlea, and its lovely banks around.
   (4)
   The morning I left Ireland, I do remember well
   The country youths from far and near, came bidding me farewell.
   We danced and sang till morning, and by the break of day,
   'Twas with a sign I said "Good bye" to the dear Old Loughinlea.
   (5)
   Last night as I lay sleeping,a vision came to me,
   Which told me of Old Ireland my native Countree.
   I dreamed I saw those hills and dells, wherein I used to play
   And all my loyal comrades from around the Loughinlea
   (6)
   Now to conclude and in these lines I'll bring them to a close

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   S. Doherty

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Lisball, Co. Cavan

   Informant

   Charles Clarke

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   30